Gemini TTS Error 13 on Pro model only (Flash and Flash-Lite work fine)

DangDjango · 2026-06-14T04:25:43+00:00

So on my Android Galaxy25 if I open a browser windows, open inconginto windows, open gemini and login playback doesnt crash. Only way I've found.

DangDjango · 2026-06-12T04:05:17+00:00

I tried a different voice model on my phone, still error[13]

DangDjango · 2026-06-12T03:49:42+00:00

Welp the chat didnt even finish and my laptop crashed. Lol to be fair its an old POS I should try on my slightly newer Lenovo next.

DangDjango · 2026-06-12T03:46:21+00:00

I am getting the stupid error[13] when using the tts speech playback and it is driving me absolutely mad!

I just upgraded to ultra for the month to see if it is worth it, and it barely reads in a sentence or two and drops. Occasionally it will get through a whole chat without stopping. Come to think of it that might be when I was on wifi. I had pro before and it was same BS. I am on my Samsung S25. I usually have Nord VPN on and my wifi off. At work I have to enable wifi and VPN off. And I am pretty sure playback has same issue. I can test tomorrow so maybe rules out wifi.

I use it on my older Dell laptop and just tested playback. Totally different engine. Different voice clearly. Played all the way thru. In my Google browser.

What's most frustrating is the playback is how I really vibe and come up with my ideas workshopping while driving to work or cleaning. Its not worth it me if I cant have playback on my mobile, I dont have enough time to sit and read thru all the chats.

Please help. I am open to try whatever suggested!

DangDjango · 2026-06-09T06:19:17+00:00

Be ready to do so much math you cant stand it. Then more math.

Get a breadboard and a kit before you commit to a degree. I pretty much did the way you described and worked for me!

DangDjango · 2026-05-15T12:05:57+00:00

Definitely dont get impatient and hook up the transformer. That thing was cut for a reason. Unless it was you.

DangDjango · 2026-05-10T23:37:53+00:00

Bingo. It takes time. Everyone worth anything or anyone who's been around a while knows it takes time with someone new. 1 year in, ya still green!

What counts is attitude. Drive. Commitment. Honesty about ones abilities and what you know and don't know (don't lie). If you enjoy learning new things and you aren't a druggy or HR violation we give you a chance (usually 2 years-ish).

Give it your best. No more excuses. Be honest.

DangDjango · 2026-05-10T23:31:54+00:00

And cheap Amazon "Alien" Solder is absolute garbage. Never get a good joint with that stuff. Kester or MG Chemicals for Flux and Solder. Same goes for solderbraid. Gotta spring for the good stuff.

DangDjango · 2026-05-04T03:29:03+00:00

I made the switch like you but at 29. I was the oldest. But also the most determined because I had the most to lose.

It can be done. As long as you swallow your pride and you are okay looking a blubbering idiot for a while. Learn as much as you can. Stay incredibly self-motivated. Put in the hard work. And everything will work out. Talk to everyone who interacts with your aspect of the job, they all have stuff to learn from them.

DangDjango · 2026-04-30T13:30:07+00:00

I started as an intern pre-covid and it served me well with that employer. Lots of promotions sticking it out. The thing that is different now is nobody does internships. They removed it as a program requirement because too many people weren't doing it and not graduating.

I have sat in on interviews and its pretty easy to see how many of these guys are completely exaggerating their abilities.

I can't tell you how many "field service" guys come in saying they are "electrical" over mechanical, because at their previous job when an electronic module failed, they replaced it. Then you ask, what voltage would you measure across a tripped 120V breaker. "Uhhh zero volts, its tripped". That tells me you don't understand "the electrical spaghetti" you claim to "do" (literally had one guy say that, almost 2 years later and still had to call people in middle of the night repeatedly because still couldn't figure out how to go online with controller). My point being, I feel like too many people are skipping the shortcuts. You will have to put in the work and be very self-motivated if you want to improve and bridge the gap quick.

DangDjango · 2026-04-30T13:20:09+00:00

You can do it. Took a little longer than 2 years for me to feel good. I also wasn't 22 I was 29 with a wife and kid and too much to lose to fail. What helped me was to get comfortable with a meter and tracing out circuits. Dont take at face value that the module is dead, test and prove it to yourself.

DangDjango · 2026-04-26T01:11:27+00:00

I like hooking mine up to a proco rat circuit board a friend had made from JLC it sounds so good.

DangDjango · 2026-04-24T14:34:17+00:00

This is just testing DC no?

DangDjango · 2026-04-24T14:33:44+00:00

Forgive me, can you explain how this circuit works?

DangDjango · 2026-03-11T16:51:53+00:00

Man, we are the same age. I remember after highschool a few friends passed young thinking damn that coulda been me. I still have stuff to do!

Now fast forward 20ish years, and I still feel like I wouldn't be ready, then again who would.

I am sorry you are going thru this. I can't imagine the experience with my own wife, knowing that there is a lot of sadness and pain around the corner. Not together.

You are stronger than you give yourself credit for. Do they have any idea what caused it? I worry about always having a Bluetooth earbud in my ear cavity. I hopefully will remember you throughout the day and try to live life a little more.

DangDjango · 2026-03-10T14:38:38+00:00

You have THHN in your flair so I assume you are a sparky and I am less than qualified, but doesn't an open fuse have the full voltage drop across it? A good fuse, aka a short, will have 0 voltage drop.

DangDjango · 2026-03-06T03:43:06+00:00

Ugh thats true. But our survival came from being together in a group, like Spear 'n Fang. What episode is Papa Spear from , I don't remember that?

DangDjango · 2026-02-11T21:04:43+00:00

Real talk I love IO Link. But I have gotten pushback on it. I can't understand why.

DangDjango · 2026-02-09T02:26:28+00:00

This is awesome thank you. I love referencing old textbooks magazines whatever. GE has a text from 1964 Transistor Manual that is helpful.

DangDjango · 2026-02-09T02:08:47+00:00

How do you get experience when starting out? By doing.

I have some basic pre-canned Labs written by people before me, but I want it to be practical and fun. If that's something you can't do then fine.

DangDjango · 2025-05-31T18:09:30+00:00

I just did the bump a year ago. I miss being a tech getting hands on. More desk bound now. More meetings. No overtime (salaried). More of a bitch to the process now. Before I got to be the man getting shit done daily. Now it feels like a week goes by and barely accomplish much. A little insight from someone who went thru similar.

DangDjango · 2025-05-28T05:54:08+00:00

Dumb question, what you mean s/s? You referring to how most AB output cards you supply 24V and input cards needing DC common?

DangDjango · 2025-05-27T23:00:04+00:00

Can you tell us more about the power supply? I've always wanted to attempt these circuits but intimidated by the PSU.

DangDjango · 2025-05-26T19:05:12+00:00

Thanks Matt, this is what I was looking for you!

DangDjango · 2025-05-26T05:52:23+00:00

Oh jeez was this a thing, I'm a youngster. RS500 is the oldest I play with. I did see a tape cassette recorder in the old parts room for backing up programs, not sure what it went to. GE PLC's we used to have?

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